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REMEMBRANCE DAY: WW2 Vega Soldier enlisted at 40 years old

Andrew Carnegie was part of WW2 D Day with Eisenhower and was part of the liberation of France

Nov 11, 2024 9:37 AM Read more >

Swans pause at Lac La Nonne during migration south

Swans stop along their migration path at Lac La Nonne Lake

Nov 10, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Fort Assiniboine haunted house draws big crowds

More than 300 people flock to fire department's house of horrors looking for a fright

Nov 10, 2024 9:40 AM Read more >

Reeve Dave Kusch reappointed in Woodlands County

Has held position since 2023

Nov 9, 2024 5:40 PM Read more >

Trio receive common-law peace bonds in Barrhead Court of Justice

Justice warns accused to keep the peace, or forfeit cash deposits and face new charges

Nov 9, 2024 11:39 AM Read more >

Woodlands County gravel roads need attention

Woodlands County has been implementing pilots to better serve the county's gravel roads and the Infrastructure team has a plan

Nov 9, 2024 9:39 AM Read more >

Barrhead woman, 20, sentenced to nine months in jail for drunk driving crash

Court heard she has no prior criminal record.

Nov 8, 2024 5:05 PM Read more >

Vega-born therapy dog helps seniors and students

Kianna Rauscher and her dog Leo are volunteers with the MacEwan University Pets Assisting with Student Success (PAWSS) program.

Nov 8, 2024 1:38 PM Read more >

Less than 500 days to the Olympics for Barrhead bobsledder

Barrhead bobsledder Melissa Lotholz prepares for upcoming Word Cup circuit

Nov 8, 2024 6:03 AM Read more >

Father-son bond was a First World War family sacrifice

VEGA – When 16-year-old Charles Carnegie Junior lied about his age to officials to join the World one army he sealed the fate for both him and his father.

Nov 7, 2024 5:02 PM Read more >